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Youth charged in Bruderheim stabbing
A 14-year-old male has been charged after he stabbed an older man in Bruderheim on Sept. 8.RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff confirmed the incident and said a 36-year old man received…
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New short line railroad announced for AIHA
Liz Cornfield from Genesee and Wyoming Railroad announced a new rail yard in Alberta Industrial Heartland, intended to serve Gasia Energy Corp. and other clients. The terminal will include extensive features, facilitating freight-rail transportation and additional services. Construction starts in late 2023.
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Viking passes motion of intent to buy building
Viking Council agreed to pursue the purchase of a property on main street at a special meeting March 11. The building in question is located at 5213 - 50 Street…
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Med students get a sample of all things Viking
Over the weekend, a group of 17 medical students from the University of Calgary and Mount Royal College gathered in Viking for a special “Amazing Race” style event aimed at…
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75 years for Viking Royal Purple
Viking Royal Purple Association Lodge #122 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a luncheon and program at the Seniors Centre. The organization’s legacy of service to the community brought together members…
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Town of Viking to control ‘inappropriate’ public behaviour with new code of conduct policy
The Town of Viking has put in place a new code of conduct policy to keep employees safe by curtailing “inappropriate” behaviour by “customers.” The Public Customer Code of Conduct…
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HRA student injured in bus accident
Icy, windy, and snowy conditions caused a Holden Rural Academy (HRA) bus to end up in the ditch on Friday, Jan. 24. Alberta RCMP reported that Vegreville RCMP were on…
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Viking RCMP targets idlers with education campaign
The Viking RCMP will monitor idle vehicles on public streets from January 20-24, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Officers will educate owners about the risks of idling, except for remotely started cars. Sgt. Ray Stack also urges prevention of auto theft by not leaving keys inside vehicles and using remote starters.
Terry Fox to be featured on Canada’s new $5 bill
On December 16, the Government of Canada announced that Terry Fox, the beloved Canadian and cancer research advocate, will be featured on the new $5 bill. This decision honours his…
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Local MP Kurek slams Trudeau’s decision
Reaction has been quick after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 6 that he will eventually be stepping down as both Liberal leader and Prime Minister. Trudeau made the…